Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Belcan; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Middletown, CT, to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers. You will mentor a mid-size engineering team, balance technical contributions with leadership, and ensure project deliverables meet timelines and standards.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, engineering excellence, and adherence to Belcan's guiding principles, with salary guidelines of $85,000–$105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation, limits, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required; work onsite in Middletown, CT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site customer interface, maintaining open communication and strong relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to ensure work aligns with customer requirements, technical standards, and deadlines.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and resource allocation to maintain compliance and performance metrics.
• Act as both an individual contributor and team leader, reviewing and approving technical work as needed.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to provide project updates, address issues, and identify new opportunities.
• Review and quote new work, assign resources, and monitor progress to completion.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with Belcan's values and guiding principles.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Location: Middletown, CT 06457

Shift: 1st

Employment Type: Direct, Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Technical Manufacturing Engineering Leader within our Manufacturing & Supply Chain division, to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for our customers. This role involves building strong client relationships, mentoring a medium size industrial & manufacturing engineering team, and ensuring all project deliverables meet technical and scheduled expectations. You will balance individual technical contributions with team leadership responsibilities, while upholding Belcan's Guiding Principles and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary customer interface on-site, maintaining open communication and strong professional relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring all work aligns with customer requirements, technical standards, and deadlines.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and resource allocation to maintain compliance and performance metrics.
• Act as both an individual contributor and team leader, reviewing and approving technical work as needed.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to provide project updates, address issues, and identify new opportunities.
• Review and quote new work, assign resources, and monitor project progress to completion
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• Foster a positive team culture consistent with Belcan's values and guiding principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of relevant engineering leadership experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing for aircraft engine systems
• Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills with the ability to uphold standards and drive accountability.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation, limits, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Driven, efficient, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to work full time onsite in Middletown, CT.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with VBA, Power BI, or other data automation/visualization tools.
• Active or eligible for Secret Security Clearance.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team, influence product performance in the field, and serve as a key contributor to innovation within the aerospace engine lifecycle.

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $85,000-105,000 per year. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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